Jill Geisler
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Bill Plante Chair in Leadership & Media Integrity at Loyola U Chicago. Journalist since she could write. Author: Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know
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Presidential debate commission: Please - do what we do in Wisconsin Broadcasters Association candidate debates: use a kill switch on microphones for debaters who go over their time or fail to follow the rules. It works. The viewers appreciate it.
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"Do not set up a Mar-a-Lago bureau.
Don’t have entire reporting beats dedicated to what he and his family members are up to.
And for God’s sake, stop writing about his unhinged tweets."
@Sulliview
's admonition:
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News directors in snowstorm markets, I have 3 words for you:
Indoor live shots.
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Opinion is not evidence. 5 states already have this all-mail system: Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and Utah. Research their record.
“The mail ballots are corrupt, in my opinion,” Trump says at coronavirus briefing.
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Can we give a shout out to Georgia's local journalists from all platforms?
You investigated, explained and enlightened.
You have multi-tasked non-stop for months.
You demonstrated the essential value of local news.
Thank you.
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The Sean Hannity disclosure raises serious questions for Fox News. What ethical expectations does the network have for its opinion show hosts? Are they expected to reveal conflicts of interest? If not, why not? How are viewers served by lack of transparency?
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"...joining a club of truculent leaders who, regardless of what voters decide, declare themselves the winners of elections."
By refusing to concede defeat and hurling unfounded accusations of electoral fraud, Mr. Trump has adopted some of the anti-democratic tactics commonly employed by leaders like Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela.
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Leadership tip:
Life's too short to work with jerks.
Don't hire them.
Don't enable them.
Don't promote them.
Don't be them.
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@BenjaminHallFNC
@nycsouthpaw
There are no words to adequately say how deeply your personal sacrifice for journalism is valued, respected and regretted.
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"'We attacked the CNN reporters and the fake news and destroyed tens of thousands of dollars of their video and television equipment here’s a picture behind me of the pile we made out of it,' he allegedly messaged the person, according to court papers."
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Some personal news:
It's my birthday.
Give each other the gift of a kind word and understanding heart.
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Hiring managers,
I'm going to RT every post I see today from laid-off journalists.
Journalists,
I'll post every job opening I see.
You deserve support. Journalism needs you.
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Leadership tip:
Take care of the "go-to" people on your team, the ones who always:
-deliver quality on deadline
-follow through
-work well with others
It's easy to keep adding to their plates because they're so dependable.
Don't burn them out.
Reward them - & grow more of them!
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Verify with care. Be thoughtful. Be thorough. Check your sources. Check your emotions. Share facts, not speculation.
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Leadership tip:
In journalism, we hire people who question authority & resist spin.
When they apply those skills to their own managers, don't be surprised or offended.
Respond with honesty, candor & empathy to build your credibility.
That's the secret sauce of great news leaders.
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Amen, Your Holiness: - Pope Francis: It's a sin to spread fake news
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Leadership tip:
It’s my birthday, so please grant me a wish.
Lead with:
Confidence about your skills
Humility about your gaps
Openness to learning
Empathy toward others
Courage to challenge wrongs
Joy in helping others succeed
Could there be a better gift?
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News leadership tip:
Good journalists question authority and resist spin.
That means they challenge their leaders, too.
Expect it.
Respect it.
Earn your credibility every day through your values, priorities, decisions - and grace under pressure.
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“Maybe I’m naïve,” Mr. Wyss said, “but the combination of giving enough money to a professional staff to do the right things and putting quite a bit of money into digital will eventually make it a very profitable newspaper.”
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Congratulations,
@brianstelter
! Media literacy is essential to a healthy democracy. Keep leading.
"Reliable Sources" is this year's winner of The Walter Cronkite Award for national network program
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Victims of COVID-19 & those who have lost them have had a voice in
@wolfblitzer
. It hasn't escaped notice that he's been working far beyond his usual shifts, posting updates like this, & paying personal tributes on his shows. He always ends with "May their memory be a blessing."
Let’s be precise. It’s not getting better. It’s getting worse. The Johns Hopkins University reports another 73,240 Americans were diagnosed with Covid-19 yesterday and another 985 Americans died from the virus yesterday. My Deepest Condolences to their loving families.
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If news outlets have any qualms about the propriety of printing or speaking the word “shithole” - because of its vulgarity and offensiveness, my advice is - use it.
Quotes from a president should not be sanitized. Explain to your decision to your community.
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"For anyone expecting an apology, accountability, or even a clear and concise narrative of what happened at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, well, you may be waiting a while longer—perhaps forever."
More than three weeks have passed since the terrible events in Uvalde. What was once a torrent of facts about the police response—many of them misleading or false—has now slowed to a trickle of leaks.
Will we ever know what really happened that day?
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Trump’s Popularity Revisits Low as Government Agencies Shut Down
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Simple rules, clearly understood and enforced.
My former Poynter colleague
@JillGeisler
who moderates debates in Wisconsin, her home state, says microphone kill switches have worked just great there for years.
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FCC 101: Networks are not licensed.
USA 101: Presidents are not editors.
Journalism 101: Hold the powerful accountable.
Network news has become so partisan, distorted and fake that licenses must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked. Not fair to public!
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“One local police officer climbed to the roof and encountered Crooks, who pointed his rifle at the officer. The officer retreated down the ladder, and Crooks quickly took a shot toward Trump, and that’s when Secret Service snipers shot him…”
BREAKING: The gunman at Trump's rally pointed a rifle at an officer who found him on a rooftop shortly before he opened fire, two law enforcement officials told AP.
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Imagine if cable talk shows restaffed their panels - even for a few days. Replace partisans with ethics experts: Business, law, journalism, health care, public safety, religion. There's so much that's currently unsaid, so much that could help provide light rather than heat.
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We now know for sure that Texas-based Republican organization True The Vote is behind 'local' voter challenges in Cobb & other Georgia counties. GA law allows any voter to challenge any other voter in same county. Cobb has denied 49,000+ challenges from 2 people. Email header:
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Leadership tip:
Life's too short to work with jerks.
Cultures are corroded when people are allowed or even encouraged to demean and diminish others.
Power, high standards and accountability are perfectly compatible with empathy, engagement and civility.
Lead accordingly.
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@brianstelter
Fascinating interview! Essentially, don’t lead w/tweet as frame. Start w/ topic & facts, note tweet, debunk, & wrap story.
Agreed! I ran out of time with him. Here's the video of
@GeorgeLakoff
's advice for journalists
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Leadership secret: Being in charge does not mean you're the smartest person in the room. You're inspired, not intimidated, by the talents of those around you. You work to help them shine. When they succeed, so do you.
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I say it again: Do not mess with meteorologists. They are dedicated to science, not politics and they will tell you so.
Analysis | An absence of meteorologists at Trump’s Hurricane Dorian briefings may have helped lead to the Alabama tweet fiasco
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Leadership tip:
You may have succeeded in spite of managers who gave you little or no feedback and coaching.
Good for you.
But don't carry on that tradition. Pledge instead to provide what you missed to the people you lead today.
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First-class travel distinguishes Scott Pruitt’s EPA tenure - The Washington Post
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Leadership tip:
Journalists do extraordinary work during big stories & breaking news.
And it takes a toll on them.
The best leaders care as much about the people as the product.
Add an extra measure of care today.
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This weekend, the term "fake news" has officially jumped the shark. The tired insult has become trite and toothless. Time to move on.
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Leadership tip -
Employees never forget when managers:
*Sincerely apologize when they mess up
*React to a staffer's rare goof-up by teaching, not terrorizing
*Respond to peoples' personal joys or challenges with empathy and encouragement
Do your best to be unforgettable.
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Leadership tip:
If you're a manager who says
"just be grateful you have a job" and thinks it motivates people, you're right.
It motivates them to find a better boss.
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To every journalist who has been working non-stop on big events and breaking news all these days, nights and weekends: deep appreciation. And thanks to your managers and your loved ones who support you.
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Per
@brianstelter
’s source: The White House monitors NY Gov. Cuomo’s briefings. No wonder the Gov. measures his words so carefully, in an effort to influence the President to up his game.
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Because the leader calls them "Enemies of the People":
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Leadership tip:
Introverts may not be the first to speak up in a meeting.
So what?
They often prefer to listen, process, then speak.
Or if they agree with what others have said, may say little - while still being great contributors.
Don't mistake introversion as lack of interest.
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I wish I didn’t need to say it - but it’s important to underscore that while “catch and kill” may have been common at the National Enquirer, it is a world apart from traditional, ethical newsrooms. Don’t confuse shady tabloid business deals with responsible journalism practices.
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To advance the civility that good people are calling for, focus on policy. The boring details. The fine print. The fiscal impact. The social questions. Be wary of hyperbole. Seek context. Ask why. How. Look beyond style to substance. Value light over heat. Listen. Learn.
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Don't be the vampire on your video conference! Happy to share these simple tips for effective video communication from your home.
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"The welfare funds in question were part of the $86 million Mississippi is given each year by the federal government to lift families out of poverty. Mississippi is the poorest state in the country, with almost 200,000 children living below the poverty line."
Brett Favre's texts show he may have been more involved than previously known in pushing for millions in welfare money to pay for a volleyball facility at his daughter's school.
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Trump called San Juan's mayor a weak leader. Here's what her leadership looks like.
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Ah, New Year’s Eve, when we dress up with a shiny turtleneck beneath our lounge hoodie. Wishing everyone a healthier, happier 2021. You’ve earned it.
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"The letter was sent on behalf of CBS News, CNN, Politico, ProPublica ABC, Axios, Advance, Scripps, the Los Angeles Times, and Gannett." via
@CBSPolitics
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This is such important journalism, performed at a high degree of difficulty — How Miami Herald journalists investigated Jeffrey Epstein | Miami Herald
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Leadership tip:
Don't neglect your high performers. The:
-self-starters
-self-directed
-collaborators
-pacesetters
-innovators
-problem-solvers.
They may be "low-maintenance" staffers but should never be low on your list for attention and appreciation.
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Leadership tip:
Be on the lookout for "buried treasure" in your organization. People who:
-were hired in junior roles they've outgrown
-slipped up long ago but outgrew it
-may be pigeonholed in another department
-you've never asked "what else might you like to do here?"
Ask them
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Leadership tip:
Your job is to be calm when people are too nervous
and get nervous when they're too calm.
Reduce needless anxiety.
Produce necessary energy.
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Thread from the managing editor of the Waukesha Freeman:
Never thought I'd be covering a mass causality event like tonight. I'm still trying to process what I saw & how I feel. It felt like I was walking through a movie scene as a person was yelling at someone to breathe as they performed CPR and to see bodies stretched out for blocks
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We read every one of the 3,517 Facebook ads bought by Russians. Their dominant strategy: Sowing racial discord via
@usatoday
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Here’s a bouquet for all my friends in journalism. Stay strong and healthy in this non-stop storm of breaking news. Democracy depends on you.
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AZ Republic publisher's remarkable column: How do we respond to threats after our endorsement? This is how
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Managers: Expect the best of your remote workers - and know things will be imperfect. Their dogs will bark, their children will need their attention - and some are still mastering management of time and technology. Coach, encourage, trust and stay in touch.
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@katemckenna8
@karenkho
Can't wait to hear the conversation. Please share it after you make her day!
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New Rather-ism from Dan on
@ReliableSources
: Describes the President’s tweeting habits and storms as “A manure spreader in windstorm.”
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During this time of enlightenment about sexual harassment, I give thanks for the many men who are trusted friends, allies, mentors and managers in the workplace.
They are the antithesis of those who finally being revealed, reviled - and replaced by women and men of character.
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Gruesome, important read: - Inside Alabama’s Auto Jobs Boom: Cheap Wages, Little Training, Crushed Limbs - Bloomberg
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Congratulations
@Fox6TedPerry
for the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Comm Distinguished Service Award! Cheering for you, my friend.
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This is what investigative and explanatory journalism looks like. No punditry, no spin. Just facts stacked upon facts.
JUST POSTED EXCLUSIVE. A New York Times Investigation: The inside story of President Trump’s demand to halt military assistance to an ally shows the price he was willing to pay to carry out his agenda with Ukraine. with
@maggieNYT
@MarkMazzettiNYT
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Leadership tip:
A wise mentor taught me:
Managers should be able to look out their door & see their replacement.
Identify the potential in people, whether in the office or a Zoom room.
Value it; don't fear it.
True leaders have the skill & self-confidence to empower others.
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Susan Page has done an excellent job of formulating questions and a poor job of enforcing time.
The audience is very sensitive to fairness and becomes uncomfortable and even angry when candidates don't follow the rules and the moderator doesn't uphold them.
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Do not mess with
@davidfolkenflik
.
He's addicted to ethics.
The Washington Post's publisher pushed his executive editor hard to kill a damning story about him. It wasn't the first time - he did the same to me.
My piece for NPR
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@asmamk
Please send my sincere respect and regret to your father for what he should never have to endure.
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Great tributes to Judy Woodruff on her last time at the
@NewsHour
anchor desk with Capehart and Brooks.
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Watch Brian Stelter on danger of false claims re: integrity of electoral process. Fact-checking doesn't mean media is anti-candidate.
Donald Trump's biggest lie is about the election itself. Here's what I said on
@ReliableSources
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Leadership tip:
Managing your boss is an essential skill.
-Never blindside w/bad news.
-Follow up & follow through.
-Disagree constructively.
-Keep your boss informed about your team's good work.
-Learn from your manager's strengths & gaps.
It will make YOU a better leader.
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Happy New Year - Remember:
The most important thing leaders do is help others succeed.
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Leadership tip:
Remember, just because you've been fully vaccinated,
life's still too short to work with jerks.
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@CoreyGJohnson
to
@Report4America
: “Your humanity is your secret weapon” as a journalist. Amen.
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It's my birthday -- and Wordle gave me a gift!
Wordle 440 2/6
⬜⬜🟩🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Stay strong, journalists. You know your values and your purpose in a democracy.
Trump directs the crowd to look at the press riser and says “look at all that media, they’re so dishonest and bad for our country.”
#trumpinminneapolis
@MPRnews
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The most important thing leaders do is help others succeed. They tell the truth. They are continuous learners. They respect the human dignity of others, even those with whom they disagree. They have a strong moral compass, evident in what they do - and what they would never do.
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@katierogers
@katierogers
Thanksgiving blessings to you, your beautiful baby and the grandparents who are aching to be with you. I wear a mask for all of you.
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Leaders know the importance of giving credit to others. When you unselfishly shine a light on others, a little bit of it spills over on to you. Be generous.
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Um.
@ConnieSchultz
discusses the close relationship she has with her husband, the effect campaigns have, and the careful process of making sure they both want to do it - and it's framed in this headline as her "final say'? That mischaracterizes the interview I saw today on CNN.
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Writing tip: The term “Fake News” has become a throwaway cliché. due to Its overuse/misuse by opponents of ethical, fact-based journalism.
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The the students have been remarkable. Let no one silence them.
The students at Florida’s Douglas High are amazing communicators. That could save lives. ...My column on 17-year-old David Hogg and his fellow survivors. HT to
@davidclinchnews
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Great point,
@dkiesow
Precise language matters. She did her job. He attacked and continues the aggression. This time his wrath targets another woman journalist.
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Leadership tip:
People may ask,
"Do you have a minute?" when you are truly pressed for time.
Instead of "No," try:
"I have a minute, but I know you deserve more. Let's schedule a time to talk."
Then lock it in.
This helps you manage your time AND be available to staff.
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Don't perpetuate disinformation.
-Check the source of every piece of information you share,
especially images.
-Look to journalists w/ deep experience & news organizations that have long been invested in international coverage.
-Vet credentials of "experts" you choose to echo.
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"...malfunctioning equipment, insufficient or poorly run polling places, unfair or discriminatory voter registration, and flawed methods of doing recounts."
@Sulliview
:
The media is blowing its chance to head off an Election Day debacle
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My management mantra: Life's too short to work with jerks
Chaos can bring out our worst or our best.
Aim high.
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People spend way too much time talking about the difference between leadership and management. Both are important. Here's the simple distinction: People are required to follow managers. They choose to follow leaders. You can lead from wherever you are.
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Leadership tip:
Extroverts can misjudge introverts.
They aren't shy.
They aren't anti-social.
They don't lack for ideas.
They get their energy from the life of the mind.
They like to think before they talk.
Introverts listen as they lead.
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Trump mischaracterizes Kenosha protest shooting, defends Rittenhouse evening before his visit to the city roiled by unrest, violence via
@journalsentinel
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We live in a time when people choose news sources that align with their politics. But it is that very choice that now may imperil their health. COVID-19 is a pandemic. Choose your sources of information as you would your doctors - for expertise, not for which party they favor.
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Sigh. I’ve been with legions of serious journalism leaders discussing ethics. They would fire a staffer who made up sources. Period.
65 percent Republicans surveyed think it's likely that journalists make up sources
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To every reporter working tirelessly on these breaking stories from Washington -- thank you. To your editors: take good care of them!
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@lourdesgnavarro
I hope you know the profound care and respect so many feel for for you, Lulu - on your best days and especially on these awful ones. Enough. Peace.
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